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Jake Hinman: Affordable homes, American principles
The “Arizona Starter Homes Act” failed to become law again in 2025, marking the second consecutive year it was not enacted. Lawmakers have attempted to pass zoning reform for multiple […]
‘Starter Homes’ bill threatens Arizona neighborhoods
This legislative session has seen several bills snake their way through the Arizona Legislature, threatening to exacerbate Arizona’s affordable housing crisis and damage neighborhoods like North Central Phoenix. Thankfully, many […]
Arizona’s housing tax credit is quietly working — let’s not pull the plug
Arizona is deep in a housing crisis. Families across the state — seniors, essential workers, veterans and young parents — are struggling to find a place they can afford. Rising […]
Nicole Newhouse: Searching for solutions to the Arizona housing crisis.
As housing prices in Arizona climb to half a million dollars, advocates like Nicole Newhouse and the Arizona Housing Coalition are urging a policy that makes home ownership more attainable […]
‘Starter Homes Act’ one step closer to governor
Political leaders in both parties at the legislature have identified affordable housing as one of their top issues, but one bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing prices with smaller homes […]
Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona
Despite the strong bipartisan action the Arizona Legislature took last year to allow more homebuilding, the state’s housing shortage — and high costs for renters and homebuyers — persists. The […]
Housing crisis isn’t about ‘those people’ — it’s about all of us
When you hear “affordable housing,” what comes to mind? For many Arizonans, the term conjures stereotypes of dilapidated complexes or government handouts. But let’s redefine it: Affordable housing is simply […]
The Macroeconomics of Housing: Stop Scapegoating Cities & Towns for the Housing Crisis – It’s the Economy St—-!
A series of very unusual economic recessions (Great Recession; Covid-19 Recession) and the following expansions changed the financial model for homebuilding.
Affordable housing bill passes committee, cities have alternate version
A new version of a bipartisan housing measure intended to help first-time homebuyers purchase starter properties advanced through a House panel Tuesday, but it may have to compete with an alternative proposal from Arizona’s cities and towns looking to achieve the same goal.
‘Starter home’ bill to be heard in committee
A sweeping proposal for more affordable houses that Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed last year is back with only minor changes.
Addressing Arizona’s water supply challenges requires common sense, fairness
The governor and her state agency have acted unlawfully to prevent affordable housing from being built in Arizona. We have an obligation to ensure our water supply is protected, but also a desire to make Arizona the best state to live, work, and raise a family.
Affordable housing bills pass – 3 signed, 1 vetoed
After a major bipartisan housing legislation package fell through in the 2023 legislative session, affordable housing advocates were hoping the 2024 session would prove different.
